Four challengers have called into question the legal residency of 75 individuals who voted in Waterville’s November 2018 municipal election — the majority of whom are affiliated with Colby College.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Writer Roxane Gay talks about body image, ‘other-ness’ at Colby
The author advised those frustrated about racism and homophobia to regard those who exhibit such characteristics as an aberration, and to listen carefully to people who are harmed by those feelings.
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Colby students lend a hand at Waterville area organizations for Colby Cares Day
More than 250 students signed up to volunteer at organizations in Waterville and surrounding communities Saturday as part of an annual spring day of service.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Central Mainers celebrate Easter with sunrise services
A pair of early morning services in Gardiner and Waterville brought together people from several area churches to celebrate.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Hearings on disputed Waterville bag ban ballots scheduled
The Waterville Voter Registration Appeals Board will consider the eligibility of 75 voters who cast ballots on the plastic bag ban issue, since challengers say they suspect those voters have not proved residency.
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Three Colby students elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Honorees include Bowdoin’s Volk, Fayette’s Wright, Wiscasset’s Wehrle.
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College students convene at Colby to compete in centuries-old wood sports with modern twists
Students from seven colleges and universities across New England participated Saturday in a series of chopping, sawing, climbing and throwing challenges at Colby College’s annual Woodsmen Mud Meet in Waterville.
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Colby College announces $2 million donation from trustee to support data science, women’s lacrosse
Rick McVey, trustee and parent of alumnae from the classes of 2012 and 2016, gave the funds, according to the Waterville college.
Posted inLocal & State
Poliquin denounces ranked-choice voting, addresses student voting in talk at Colby
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said the voter-approved ranked-choice process was a “scam” and that Colby students have the legal right to vote in local elections if they obtain a Maine driver’s license within 30 days of living in the state.
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Mid-Maine Chamber’s Business to Business Showcase draws crowds in Waterville
About 140 businesses and organizations showcased their offerings and networked with each other Thursday at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Showcase, held at Colby College.